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FLIR Fuses Thermal Sensing Into Automatic Emergency Braking
Adding thermal sensing to radar and visual cameras significantly improves low-light performance, FLIR Systems contends.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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U.K. Lab Offers On-Road, Digital Vehicle Testing
The Smart Mobility Living Lab boasts a host of on-road and digital testing and appraisal facilities for engineers to resolve issues and see how their driverless technology stands up to an almost infinite variety of scenarios.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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Recycled Waste Materials Destined for JLR Interiors
JLR says its next-generation cars will feature floor mats and trim made with nylon yarn woven from recycled industrial plastic, fabric off-cuts from clothing manufacturers and fishing nets abandoned in the ocean, known as “ghost nets.”
By Paul Myles • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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Does Your Dealership Need New CRM? Spot the Red Flags.
Like any tool, a dealership CRM is only as effective as the user behind it. Every dealership is different, but there are several CRM utilization red flags that can indicate it might be time for a CRM adjustment.
Oct. 6, 2020 -
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Magna Introduces Rear Seating Innovations
With no latch or striker on its rails, the next-gen EZ-Entry seat provides what Magna calls industry-leading foot clearance for third-row occupants, 4 ins. more than a current seat.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 6, 2020 -
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Focus on Design in Refreshed ’21 Jaguar XF
Jaguar’s director of interior design, Alister Whelan, says the XF and F-Pace were born using the same design philosophy, which means they preview what’s next.
By Sebastian Blanco • Oct. 6, 2020 -
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Canada May Extend Zero-Emissions-Vehicle Subsidies
The Liberal government says it plans to “make zero-emissions vehicles more affordable while investing in more charging stations across the country.”
By Keith Nuthall • Oct. 5, 2020 -
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2020 Land Rover Defender Leads in Apocalypse Technology
The New 2020 Land Rover Defender is being introduced with a fresh look and some deadly serious old-school river-fording, rock-crawling, cliff-hanging credentials. Pricing starts at $50,000.
By Drew Winter • Oct. 2, 2020 -
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U.S. Premium Brands at a Critical Crossroad
Premium brands will opt for profit on new battery-electric entries and leave the volume to Tesla.
By Warren P. Browne • Oct. 1, 2020 -
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2022 VW Taos Drive Reveals Sophisticated New Small CUV
The short story is that the Taos reminds us of the original Tiguan. The long story is that the Taos is quite sophisticated for its segment, and the tale starts under the CUV’s hood.
By Christian Wardlaw • Sept. 29, 2020 -
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Engine Upgrade Highlights ’21 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru adds Sport trim and a 2.5L engine upgrade in the midcycle update of its third best-selling model.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 28, 2020 -
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Appearances Matter in Jaguar’s ’21 F-Pace
Jaguar hopes you like what the designers have done here, as the F-Pace's new design is setting up a blueprint for future models.
By Sebastian Blanco • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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’21 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel Improves Efficiency, Off-Roading, But Not Max Towing
Torque makes the diesel-fueled Gladiator effortlessly capable and efficient, although the gasoline V-6 generally is rated higher for towing and payload. At lower speeds, the diesel supplies just enough rumble to remind you which pump to use when it’s time to refuel.
By Christian Wardlaw • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Ford Mustang 2.3L 4-Cyl.
This video clip highlighting the Ford Mustang's 2.3L turbocharged 4-cyl. was played during the January ceremony celebrating the 2020 winners. Each month, WardsAuto will post winner profile videos.
Sept. 15, 2020 -
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France’s Best Mobility Startups Pitching U.S.
Startups making pitches to OEMs and suppliers are touting creative and highly relevant mobility technologies.
By Drew Winter • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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Augmented Reality HUDs Will Make Vehicles Safer, But There’s a Catch
The correct discipline when designing AR in HUDs lies in managing cognitive load. Driving is a complex task, and as information density from multiple sources increases, so does the cognitive load. Information cannot be allowed to interfere with the normal demands of driving.
By Mike Juran, Barry Pompea • Sept. 11, 2020 -
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Lucid Unveils Long-Range Luxury BEVs
The Air Grand Touring will have range of up to an estimated EPA rating of 517 miles, and the Touring has an estimated range of 392 miles. The top-of-the-line Air Dream Edition’s range is 503 miles on 19-in. wheels.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 9, 2020 -
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VW ID.4 Prototype ‘Brilliantly Responsive’ in First Drive
With 228 lb.-ft. (309 Nm) from the very moment you nudge the throttle, this all-electric two-row CUV is loaded with torque. Arriving in the U.S. this fall, the ID.4 delivers excellent body control and maneuverability and a roomy and upscale interior.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 8, 2020 -
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A Better Managed Approach to Virtualization in Automotive
The GENIVI Alliance invites all companies, groups and industry consortia to get behind the development of a shared Automotive Virtual Platform Specification.
By Gunnar Andersson • Sept. 7, 2020 -
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Can Run 25 All-Electric Miles
The plug-in hybrid SUV has a 17-kWh battery pack that works in tandem with the turbocharged gasoline 4-cyl. to produce 375 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. A motor generator is mounted to the engine while another is housed within the 8-speed automatic transmission.
By Tom Murphy • Sept. 3, 2020 -
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Those Vehicle-Swap Schemes Seemed Like a Good Idea
Automotive subscription plans of today typically are less ambitious and involve single-vehicle use.
By Steven Finlay • Sept. 2, 2020 -
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Hoping to Keep Segment Lead, Honda Updates ’21 Odyssey
As FCA, Toyota and Kia prepare minivan upgrades, Honda improves seating, floor mats and brake-pedal feel in the 2021 Odyssey. Honda Sensing driver-assistance technologies and an improved rear-seat reminder become standard for all trims.
By Christian Wardlaw • Sept. 1, 2020 -
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Polestar 2 Takes a Serious Run at Tesla
Based on the specs, drivetrain, battery range and feature content, we were expecting a starting price well above $60k. We’ve driven a lot of Volvos, but the Polestar 2 is the first that checks all the boxes so completely. And it isn’t even a Volvo.
By Tom Murphy • Aug. 28, 2020 -
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Experts: Don’t Leave Consumers Out of Autonomy Equation
To make AVs less complicated to new buyers, Consumer Reports’ Kelly Funkhouser has been involved in developing standardized naming conventions for these automated features, so consumers, manufacturers and dealers all speak the same language.
By Sebastian Blanco • Aug. 27, 2020 -
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Changes to Ford F-150 Driven by Customer Research
“We went out to cattle ranches and construction sites,” Ford’s Ehab Kaoud says at last week’s Summer Festival of Automotive virtual conference sponsored by the Informa Tech Automotive Group.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 26, 2020
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